Publications
This paper examines the options on triggers, conditions and modalities for relaxing sanctions as part of an eventual peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia, and for their reimposition in connection with verification and monitoring of settlement implementation.
Ukraine
When Hungarian premier Viktor Orban broke ranks with the rest of the European Union to visit Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on July 5, he cast himself as a peacemaker.
Ukraine
Almost 44% of Ukrainians think that it is time for official peace negotiations with Russia, according to a survey published by the ZN.ua media outlet on July 15.
Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday he aimed to have a plan ready in November to enable Kyiv to hold a second international summit on his vision of peace in Ukraine, and he said representatives of Russia should attend.
Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday stressed the importance of efforts for peace in neighboring Syria, urging all peace advocates to support this pivotal call.
Libya
Libya’s Tripoli-based High State Council has rejected a budget approved by the eastern-based parliament, warning of more partition and wasting of public money.
Middle East
Washington Post, citing American officials, says sides have agreed that a 2,500-strong force trained by US will govern territory with help of moderate Arab states
Ukraine
Leaders of NATO nations have described China as a “decisive enabler” of Russia’s war on Ukraine in the sharpest criticism levelled yet by the alliance at Beijing over the conflict.
Ukraine
The 32-members of NATO on Wednesday formally declared Ukraine on an “irreversible” path to membership in the Western military alliance, offering a bare but more binding assurance of protection once its war with Russia ends.